ATI PN Mental Health DEC-2023

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Exam is designed to assess students' understanding of key psychiatric concepts, therapeutic communication, and nursing interventions for mental health conditions. It covers DSM-5 criteria, psychopharmacology, and patient-centered care.

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Q1: A nurse in a mental health facility is collecting a blood specimen from a client. The client is hallucinating and states, "That looks like a snake, and I won't let it take all of my blood.”. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.

A. "I'm using a syringe to obtain your blood, not a snake.”.

B. "Your provider requires this blood specimen.”.

C. "You must be mistaken.

D. Snakes cannot be in the clinic.”.

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Q2: A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder following the recent death of their partner. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?.

A. "Everyone feels depressed during the grieving process.”.

B. "You should start participating in your usual activities.”.

C. "I remember how depressed I was after my friend died.”.

D. "Tell me what your relationship with your partner was like.”.

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Q3: A nurse is participating in a community program about eating disorders. Which of the following information about bulimia nervosa should the nurse include in the presentation?.

A. "The PSDA becomes applicable when a client reaches 65 years of age.”.

B. "Bulimia nervosa is difficult to notice because a person might be of average or ideal body weight.”.

C. "As long as a person is not vomiting after eating, they do not have bulimia nervosa.”.

D. "People who have bulimia nervosa are at risk for developing diabetes mellitus.”.

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Q4: A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?.

A. Bradycardia

B. Diarrhea.

C. Hypokinesis.

D. Meiosis.

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Q5: A nurse is providing information to a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following medications should the nurse include?.

A. Aripiprazole

B. Bupropion.

C. Quetiapine.

D. Risperidone.

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Total Questions: 53 practice questions

Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)

Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams

Domain: Mental Health

Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025

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